It was the beginning of the technological revolution that carried China a thousand years ahead of the rest of the world. | One of the most transformative technological steps in human history; the democratisation of communication and knowledge.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Cai Lun's Improvement of Paper Manufacture?
- The court official Cai Lun standardised a cheap and widely usable method of making paper from tree bark, cloth and fishing nets.
- When did Cai Lun's Improvement of Paper Manufacture happen?
- 105 CE
- Where did Cai Lun's Improvement of Paper Manufacture take place?
- Luoyang, Çin